Stevie also belonged to The Silver Lake American Legion, many horseshoe clubs, Hutchinson men’s bowling leagues, and was the past president and a former sportsman’s club member.

He is survived by his mother, Irene Nemec of Silver Lake; fiancée Pam Wendlandt and her son, Mark and his special friend Amanda; a son, Brian Nemec of Silver Lake and friend Shelly Humlicek and her son, Mitchell Johnson; a daughter, Ann Janning of Mayer and her special friend, Dennis Welter; grandchildren Kayla, Brianna and Leah Nemec, Taylor and Nathan Janning, and Alexis Wendlandt; aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.

Stevie was preceded in death by his father, George W. Nemec Nov. 28, 2003; his grandparents; aunts; uncles; and by Pam’s son, Brad.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe with Father Tony Stubeda as the celebrant.Interment with military rites followed at the Catholic cemetery in Glencoe.

Visitation was Monday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake, with a prayer service at 5 p.m.